The Murali End

"Murali Called Me The Fat Coach" | Paul Farbrace's untold SLC tales

May 11, 2026·56 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

From the chaos of the Lahore attack to the glory of the 2014 World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket Head Coach Paul Farbrace reveals what it was really like inside that dressing room. Here is the truth about coaching legends like Kumar Sangakkara, Murali and Mahela Jayawardene.In this exclusive interview on The Murali End, world-class coach Paul Farbrace joins Nick Brooks to pull back the curtain on his remarkable journey. Nick explores the tactical brilliance of Ajantha Mendis, the leadership of Sri Lanka’s greatest icons, and the harrowing experience of the life-threatening 2009 attack in Lahore, Pakistan. Enjoy this perspective on one of the most successful eras in international cricket.Chapters:00:00 - 03:40 Early days in county cricket and the path to international coaching.06:44 - 10:15 Meeting Muttiah Muralitharan: "I understand you're sending us your fat coach."20:24 - 23:29 The rise of Ajantha Mendis: How he baffled the world's best batsmen.24:20 - 28:00 Kumar Sangakkara’s masterclass: A deep dive into that 192 in Hobart.36:47 - 41:40 Surviving Lahore: The 2009 incident that changed cricket forever.48:15 - 53:00 Winning the 2014 T20 World Cup: The ultimate redemption story.54:10 - 56:12 Rapid Fire: Farbrace’s toughest opponent and favourite career moment.

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